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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.16, 684.48 and 309.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.16, 684.48 and 309.68 is: 427.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.16 : 684.48 = 309.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.16/684.48 = 309.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.16x = 684.48 × 309.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.16x = 211,969.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,969.77/496.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.22

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